Acupuncture treatments for infantile colic: a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis of blinding test validated randomised controlled trials
Skjeie H, Skonnord T, Brekke M, Klovning A, Fetveit A, Landgren K, Hallström IK, Brurberg KG · Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care · 2018 January 02
DOI 10.1080/02813432.2018.1426146
Objective
We aimed to assess its efficacy for treating infantile colic.
Conclusions
Percutaneous needle acupuncture treatments should not be recommended for infantile colic on a general basis.
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